36-43 (.456)
Attendance
151,344 total
5,045 per game
5,045 per game
1961 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
27
Frank Burgess
4
36
Charles Henke
5
45
Bill Lickert
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Los Angeles Lakers
1960-61 Season Recap
The 1961 Los Angeles Lakers, coached by Fred Schaus, lost the Division Finals after finishing the NBA regular season in 2nd place in the Western Division with a 36-43 record.